Ingredients:

  • 2 large English cucumbers (approx. 500g), deseeded and sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.25 small red onion, paper-thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 2 large limes, zested and juiced
  • 1.5 tablespoons Tajín seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Deseed the cucumbers. Slice the 2 large English cucumbers lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scrape out the seeds. This prevents the salad from getting soggy within minutes.
  2. Slice the deseeded cucumbers into 1/4 inch thick slices. Look for consistent thickness for a better mouthfeel.
  3. Halve the tomatoes. Cut 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half through the equator.
  4. Prepare the onion. Slice 0.25 of a small red onion into paper thin strips.
  5. Combine base vegetables. Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a large glass bowl.
  6. Apply the salt rest. Sprinkle the vegetables with a pinch of salt and let them sit for 5 minutes. Wait until you see beads of moisture forming on the cucumber surfaces.
  7. Whisk the dressing. In a small jar, combine the zest and juice of 2 large limes, 1.5 tablespoons Tajín, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 teaspoon honey.
  8. Chop the herbs. Coarsely chop 0.5 cup of fresh cilantro, including the tender stems for extra flavor.
  9. Final toss. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, add the cilantro, and toss thoroughly.
  10. Serve immediately.